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Panthers defeat Dragons

The Penrith Panthers have defeated the St George Illawarra Dragons for the second time in five weeks, the Panthers scored 25 points to the Dragons' 10 at Centrebet Stadium in front 6,721 crowd.

After taking the lead late in the first half, the Panthers looked convincing in second as they earned their way back into the top eight.

The Dragons drew first blood early, with Jack de Bellin muscling his way over in only the eighth minute of the match to open the up scoring. Josh Dugan- who was instrumental in the lead up to the try- added the extras.

But an inspired performance from Dugan was not enough for the Dragons, the Panthers hit back in the 24th minute before taking the lead in the final minute of the half with a Luke Walsh field goal.

The Panthers looked in complete control in the second 40 with Brad Tighe scoring off a Walsh grubber in the 49th minute. Walsh added the extras to stretch the Panthers' lead to seven.

The result looked in doubt in the 69th minute when some Dugan brilliance saw Chase Stanley score. A dropped ball saw the Dragons back on the attack minutes later, but a strong tackle from Luke Walsh saw the ball come loose and the Panthers off the hook.

James Roberts showed off his speed in the 77th minute when he beat everyone to the ball to score. The try came courtesy of some strong runs from firebrand forward Mose Masoe.

It was another firebrand forward who started off the next Panthers' try, prop Nigel Plum picked up the pieces after a dropped ball from Chase Stanley. Plum offloaded the ball to James Segeyaro who raced 60 metres to score in the final minute of the match. Walsh converted the try as the full-time siren sounded.

The Panthers will have a tougher challenge next week as they travel to the Gold Coast to take on the Titans. As for the Dragons, their challenge also does not get any easier next week when they host the third placed Sydney Roosters.

31 min:UNFORCED ERROR PENRITH PANTHERSBrad Tighe makes an unforced error.Brad Tighe knocks on 10 out from his line and the Dragons will receive a scrum deep in Panthers' territory.

25 min:TRY PENRITH PANTHERS Scored by Matt Moylan. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh successful.TRY! Luke Walsk grubbers it into the in goal, Matt Moylan races through and grounds the ball to open the scoring for the Panthers. Walsh adds the extras. 6 all

40 min:SUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL PENRITH PANTHERSField goal attempt by Luke Walsh successful.Luke Walsh kicks a field goal and that will be all the action for the first half.Penrith Panthers 7-6

41 min:We are under way in the second 40. The Dragons' have only managed one victory after being down at half time this season.

46 min:Mose Masoe is held up in the in-goal on tackle one. Panthers are right on the attack.

47 min:Runcimen dives on a Walsh grubber and the Dragons are off the hook.

49 min:Panthers receive a tackle count restart 30 out from the Dragons' line.

51 min:TRY PENRITH PANTHERS Scored by Brad Tighe. Conversion attempt by Luke Walsh successful.TRY! Issac John grubbers into the in goal and Brad Tighe wins the race to the ball and scores the first points of the second half. The conversion attempt from Luke Walsh is successful. Penrith Panthers 13-6

59 min:Dragons receive their first penalty of the match and will go right on the attack.

60 min:A Dugan pass sails over the sideline 10 out from the Panthers' line.